Reports Talks with Indians, Request to Hoist American Flag
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Reports Talks with Indians, Request to Hoist American Flag
Description
Requests funds for April-June to pay the army. Reports business with Double Head and other chiefs regarding horse theft. He and Colonel Butler will hold Indian talks. The Indians have requested a U.S. flag to be hoisted at their dance.
year created
1799
month created
08
day created
28
author
sent from location
Knoxville
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
David Henley
Double Head
Colonel Butler
William Hooker
principal chief
Mr. Hooker
notable location
Philadelphia
Knoxville
South West Point
Tennessee
notable item/thing
Horses
Flag
stolen horses
great corn dance
document number
1799082840201
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZWN07 (2 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217) | P: 5 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | David Henley | Knoxville | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |